One small glass of wine a night can increase risk of irregular heartbeat by 17%, research suggests 

One small glass of wine a night can increase the risk of irregular heartbeat by 17%, research suggests People who drank daily were 17 per cent more likely to develop atrial fibrillation Symptoms are chronic breathlessness, dizziness, inability to do simple chores One drink was equivalent to a small glass of wine (120ml), a small … Read more

Women who have irregular periods have much higher risk of an early death, new study suggests 

Women who have irregular periods have much higher risk of an early death, new study suggests A study found irregular periods could indicate a more serious health condition Study was from data of 80,000 pre-menopausal women around the age of 38 These women were also significantly more likely to be overweight, have high blood pressure, … Read more

Middle-aged shift workers with irregular bedtimes are twice as likely to develop heart disease

Middle-aged shift workers who don’t go to bed at the same time every night are twice as likely to develop heart disease, study warns Shift workers aged 45+ without regular bedtime ‘more likely to get heart disease’ Research shows people with the most irregular sleep duration doubled their risk Almost 2,000 men and women were … Read more